Monitor for gaming (1080p)
May 7th, 2017
23″ Asus VX239H IPS LED
vs
24″ BenQ RL2455HM LED
Generally, RL2455HM is a better choice for gaming as far as I know (lower response time, a little bigger screen, flicker-free technology, black eQualizer etc.). On the other hand, VX239H is an IPS monitor with a little higher response time (I couldn’t really find what technology it utilizes – I’m not sure whether it is a flicker-free monitor or not etc.). I wonder if the response time can really make a big difference. I’m leaning towards the IPS monitor (mostly because of the better display it provides), but in the end I’ll probably get the one that’ll give better performance. (I do not play too many FPS games, by the way. Mostly RPGs, Third Person (Action) games and occasionally some FPS ones.)
This was something that I personally concluded (so, something may be wrong or a little bit off) from reading a couple of reviews online.
I’d like to hear your opinions, guys. And, of course, I am open to any suggestions, advice or anything else.
The BenQ timing of 1ms GTG is a red-herring. GTG is the time it take a pixel on the panel to change from GREY to WHITE then back to GREY. This time is typically a shorter time than other scales, hence why they use it … it a marketing thing.
Asus doesn’t advertise this as it means virtually nothing!
So.. the BenQ is faking its specifications to look better than it really is. I find that if any company has to resort to this type of tactic, avoid the product. If the real stats were any good, they would advertise the normal ones instead.
A 5ms response time is more than sufficient for video and for normal gaming.
EDIT: just noticed that the ASUS shows a GTG response time of <1ms
Second EDIT: Out of curiousity I hit the live chat on the BenQ site. They couldn’t tell me what the standard RST was .. not available in their information.
The BenQ timing of 1ms GTG is a red-herring. GTG is the time it take a pixel on the panel to change from GREY to WHITE then back to GREY. This time is typically a shorter time than other scales, hence why they use it ... it a marketing thing.
Asus doesn't advertise this as it means virtually nothing!
So.. the BenQ is faking its specifications to look better than it really is. I find that if any company has to resort to this type of tactic, avoid the product. If the real stats were any good, they would advertise the normal ones instead.
A 5ms response time is more than sufficient for video and for normal gaming.
EDIT: just noticed that the ASUS shows a GTG response time of <1ms
Second EDIT: Out of curiousity I hit the live chat on the BenQ site. They couldn't tell me what the standard RST was .. not available in their information.
As I stated in my first post, I am an amateur when it comes to displays. That’s why asked for some help.
So, this ASUS VX239H is a good (or maybe even better) choice here?
I’ve also read something about GTG and BTB (Black to White to Black) response times, but I’m not sure what is “more important”. Anything you could tell me about this maybe?
Also, thank you for the reply. I’m closer to choosing the ASUS one.
Got an email from BenQ
Gotta love marketing J
1ms GtG, 5ms BtB
The GTG is nothing more than a marketing ploy. Grey-to-grey is only a subset of btb. So comparing apples to apples – ASUS 5ms, BenQ 5ms
Flicker free is again another marketing ploy – the screen only flickers if it can’t keep up. Making it “flicker free” involves software (well firmware) that smooths the flicker; however, this smoothing often impacts your normal viewing.
With monitors I’ve always found that you have to see them in action to make a decision on which is best. I for one like sharper edges / higher contrast; however, a team member thinks my screen is sheit and vice versa. Both have the same “specs” but there is an obvious picture difference.
So I guess it boils down to “don’t rely on specs alone”.
Got an email from BenQ
Gotta love marketing J
1ms GtG, 5ms BtB
The GTG is nothing more than a marketing ploy. Grey-to-grey is only a subset of btb. So comparing apples to apples - ASUS 5ms, BenQ 5ms
Flicker free is again another marketing ploy - the screen only flickers if it can't keep up. Making it "flicker free" involves software (well firmware) that smooths the flicker; however, this smoothing often impacts your normal viewing.
With monitors I've always found that you have to see them in action to make a decision on which is best. I for one like sharper edges / higher contrast; however, a team member thinks my screen is sheit and vice versa. Both have the same "specs" but there is an obvious picture difference.
So I guess it boils down to "don't rely on specs alone".
I see. That just helped me decide. I’ll probably go with the ASUS model. Thank you for your help, I really appreciate it.